Point Positive
Angel networkSaranac Lake · Pre-Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Point Positive focuses on building entrepreneurial ventures in the Greater Adirondack Region of New York by offering hands-on mentoring, business workshops, and education while raising awareness about local economic vitality and business opportunities. It assembles a group of angel investors who contribute expertise, networks, and capital to seed and support promising Adirondack businesses from start-up through growth stages, aiming to create jobs and help regional communities thrive. The associated Adirondack Foundation Point Positive Fund serves as a philanthropic resource funding the group's educational efforts.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 2 of 12 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×2Consumer ×1Direct to Consumer ×1FoodTech ×1Wellness & Fitness ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12021 · 12 dated
Birch Boys is a producer and seller of wild-harvested Chaga mushroom products, such as Chaga tea, sourced from birch trees.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessTupper Lake, US
Garrett Kopp(Executive Officer)
Black River Valley Natural is a dairy co-manufacturer that provides small-scale dairy processing services for emerging food brands, combining production expertise with structured guidance on product development, validation, and commercial scaling.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechLyons Falls, US
James Munn(Founder)
Keene, US
Christian Webber(Director)Elizabeth Ruscitto(Director)Cori Deans(Executive Officer, Director)
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Point Positive made?
- Point Positive has 12 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Point Positive invest at?
- Point Positive invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Growth stages.
- What is Point Positive's typical check size?
- Point Positive typically writes checks of $50K – $500K.
- What sectors does Point Positive focus on?
- Point Positive focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, FoodTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Point Positive located?
- Point Positive is headquartered in Saranac Lake, US.
- Does Point Positive lead rounds?
- Yes, Point Positive leads investment rounds.
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